De Leon Springs Tour: Scenic Creek and Lake Views

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De Leon Springs

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Embark on a captivating boat tour from De Leon Springs State Park, venturing through Spring Garden Creek to witness the stunning beauty of Spring Garden Lake, Jones Island, and Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge.

Duration: 50 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

De Leon Springs - The Fountain of Youth Boat Tour departs four times daily, and journeys for 50 minutes through De Leon Springs State Park and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The boat takes passengers on a relaxing trip filled with extraordinary close-contact experiences with the local wildlife.
During their journey, guests will also learn…

What's Included

All fees and taxes included
Comprehensive historical tour
Professional guide included
Luxury coach travel
Audio headsets provided
Admission to all attractions
Multiple language options available
Customizable private tours
Accessible tour options
Various departure times

What's Not Included

Tea and coffee

Additional Information

We will embark on our journey from De Leon Springs State Park and proceed westward along Spring Garden Creek. The scenic beauty of Spring Garden Lake, Jones Island, and the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge will be unfolded before you. The entire tour will span roughly 50 minutes and will feature a spoken commentary about the historical significance and natural wealth of our water route.

Location

601 Ponce Deleon Blvd

Ponce Deleon Boulevard

Our tour departs from De Leon Springs State Park boat dock

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.4

(22 Ratings)

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Adventure29297828024

Feb 8, 2026

Well worth it! - Great experience! The captain was very knowledgeable and showed up many birds and other wildlife we would never have seen on our own. There were only 3 people on the boat besides the captain but he shared a wealth of information about the spring, the St. John's River and the surrounding area. Very much worht the price of admission.

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Kasey305

Dec 22, 2025

An Enlightening Adventure - A friend suggested the Rive Boat Tour at DeLeon Springs. It was everything my friend said and more. Our Captain Kim was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and was quick to point out sightings. We saw manatees, alligators, and birds of all types. Our time went very quickly and we came away with considerable knowledge. The entire staff at this tour adventure were helpful and friendly. It will certainly be kept on our list of place to go when entertaining out of state guests.

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Lynn_v

Sep 18, 2025

Such a beautiful trip.... - Such a beautiful trip. Cpt Liz was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information along the way.

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Sandra_s

Aug 14, 2025

De Leon Springs boat tour - Lovely ride, our captain/nature guide gave great information about the alligators, birds and flora and fauna! Kids enjoyed and all comfortable!

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Jarrod_w

Mar 17, 2025

Fantastic trip with... - Fantastic trip with knowledgeable crew. This is a great place to go and get close to nature. It is a nice leisurely trip for all ages to enjoy.

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Sherry_c

Mar 16, 2025

The people at DeLeon... - The people at DeLeon Springs were great and we all truly enjoyed the boat ride. We saw manatees, alligators, turtles and several different kinds of birds including a bald eagle. I would definitely do this again! My only complaint is with Viator. I originally booked and purchased 10 tickets. When I went to purchase more they said that I could only buy tickets for 5 more people because the boat was full. I had to turn away the rest of our group. When we arrived and went to check in I found out from DeLeon Springs that the boat was not full and they could have taken 10+ additional people. As it turned out when we departed there were 8 or so empty seats. Very disappointed! Why would Viator tell me that? The park wasn't happy about it either!

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Frances_p

Mar 15, 2025

Sunshine, birds, manatees, and gators - The tour was most informative, interesting and also relaxing. I had to change my booking twice and it was handled quickly and easily.

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Charlyn_h

Mar 15, 2025

The DeLeon state park was... - The DeLeon state park was beautiful. The tour guide for the boat ride was knowledgeable and friendly. One thing that may be beneficial in the future is to have a laser pointer to help point out the wildlife.

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Carolannj937

Mar 23, 2025

Great Way to See Birds and Gators in the Area - DeLeon Springs River Boat Tour is a great way to see different birds and gators while at the park. We purchased our tickets on line the day before and arrived at the park early to walk the trails. It was nice to be in a covered boat because we were protected from the sun. We saw great blue herons, little blue herons, and other birds living in the area. We only saw one manatee that was sleeping below the water and did not come up for air while we were waiting. That was disappointing; however, the rest of the ride was nice.

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Diane_v

Apr 6, 2025

Was not allowed in the park to get to the boat. - I had 4 out of town quests and had booked the boat tour and lunch at the park. When we arrived at the park we were not allowed in because they closed the park. I was very embarrassed to say the least. When I booked the tour I was never told that there was a possibility that the park could close. I am not familiar with State Parks as I had never visited one. I am trying to get a refund as my guests are gone now. It never occurred to me that with a reservation I would be turned away.

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From $20

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult